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FKR 425L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,537 mi
Last recorded71,537 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKR 425L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,537 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to offside front forward wheel arch lining

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight corrosion to offside front forward wheel arch lining

Offside Front Slight fraying to seat belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail along jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to offside front forward wheel arch lining

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight corrosion to offside front forward wheel arch lining

Offside Front Slight fraying to seat belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,520 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,518 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear binding slightly

n/s/f tyre persished

oil leaks from engine, gear box and diff.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,502 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint rack arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint rack arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal corroded by suspension sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear binding slightly

n/s/f tyre persished

oil leaks from engine, gear box and diff.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,488 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,067 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,056 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,897 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,771 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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FKR 425L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKR 425L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKR 425L registered?

FKR 425L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 October 1972.

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